Man struck by subway; causes major delays to several Queens and Manhattan train lines: MTA
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) -- A man was struck by a train at the Forest Hills–71st Avenue station in Queens on Tuesday, MTA officials said.
The incident occurred just before 2:30 p.m., authorities said.
Service changes impacted at least five train lines. E, F M, and R trains were severely delayed due to emergency services rendering aid to the man struck. M trains were running on the J line between the Delancey Street/Essex Street station and the Chambers Street station, which was the last stop.
The MTA had recommended subway riders utilize N, W, and No. 7 trains for service between Manhattan and Queens.
M trains were not running between Essex and Forest Hills, and subway riders were expected to wait longer for J trains, as they shared the track with rerouted M trains, according to the MTA.
The man sustained a hand injury and was taken to a hospital. The incident does not appear to be criminal in nature, according to the NYPD.
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